Riyadh: Cody Rhodes will face Randy Orton in the highly anticipated King of the Ring final at WWE’s Night of Champions event on June 28 in Saudi Arabia. Rhodes punched his ticket to the final after a thrilling victory over Jey Uso in the semi-finals on Monday Night Raw. In a back-and-forth contest, Rhodes secured the pinfall to seal his spot in the decisive match.
This matchup revives a long-standing rivalry between the two former teammates, adding even more intrigue to the upcoming showdown.
For Orton, it’s a shot at redemption after reaching the King of the Ring final in 2024, where he lost to Gunther. That defeat later led to a failed title challenge against Gunther at Bash in Berlin.
While WWE has not officially announced whether the 2025 King of the Ring winner will earn a title shot at SummerSlam, speculation is swirling. A win for Rhodes could set up a blockbuster rematch against John Cena, who beat him at WrestleMania 41 to become a 17-time world champion. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in that saga.
If Orton wins, WWE may revisit his unfinished rivalry with Gunther, potentially setting up another championship clash. Either outcome promises high drama and significant implications for WWE’s summer lineup.
